South Palm Beach Edition

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – The retina—the layer of light-sensitive cells at the back of the eye—is nourished by the flow of blood, which provides nutrients and oxygen that nerve cells need. When there is a blockage in the veins into the retina, retinal vein occlusion may occur. Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) is a blockage of …

Back in the day, treating Type II Diabetes was very easy: We either gave patients the “blue pill” (Diabinese) or put them on Insulin. Today, we have a veritable smorgasbord of possibilities.  Rather than prescribe a single agent, most practitioners favor a “cocktail” approach, using two, three, or even four different agents with a view to getting the HgbA1c down …

By Susan Allen, Certified Lymphatic Therapist – Are you looking for a non-surgical & healthy way to lose that stubborn jiggly fat that hasn’t responded to diet and exercise? Let me introduce you to UltraSlim Red Light Therapy – the non­invasive body slimming method to remove fat, reduce inches and tighten the skin at the same time. It is the …

Brand new to Boca Raton, The Spa Care Center is a specialized facility dedicated to comforting and pampering to both cancer patients and survivors still undergoing treatment.  For those undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, it’s nice to know that there is a place where they can feel comfortable in their own skin, with products that are specifically selected for the …

After the affair: Tell or Do Not Tell? I cheated on my husband and I haven’t told him. I’ve broken it off with the other man. I know what I did was wrong and I feel guilty and awful. I don’t even know why I did it. My husband is a wonderful man and he’s been nothing but devoted and …

New technology helps you sleep better, feel more rested, for even the toughest cases. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Training – Do you find yourself lying awake at night worrying or being unable to shut off your mind? Maybe you don’t feel rested or like you’re always trying to “catch-up” on sleep? Do you wake multiple times througout …

By Nicole Marchand, Registered Dietition – “Can I eat this?” “How many calories is that?” “My goal is so far away, where do I start?” These are some of the questions I get on a regular basis. Weight loss signs, ads, billboards, tips, and books are everywhere.  Unfortunately, most of the people giving weight loss and diet information aren’t qualified. …

1.  Eat the Rainbow: Incorporating different color fruits and veggies into your diet on a daily basis will ensure that you are getting different vitamins and minerals. When trying to lose weight your B vitamins as well as Vitamin C needs are increased. Try to incorporate foods that are high is these nutrients into your diet. You don’t need to …

By Wellness & Hormone Centers of America – Finding the path to wellness starts in a unique and personal way. For some, it is a long journey spanning decades while in others it can be triggered by some loss offunction or illness. In either case, individuals begin to focus on pursuing the path to wellness. Many times the quest for …

Atrial Fibrillation (also known as “a-fib”) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia affecting up to 2.6 million Americans annually. Beyond the critical medical importance of atrial fibrillation to be underscored below, the burden of atrial fibrillation on our health care system is estimated 7 billion dollars annually. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common causes for new visits to …